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Email BoardCarmel Del Mar Elementary
12345 Carmel Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92130-2222
Summary
Carmel Del Mar Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 97th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
84.8% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 84.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 220/4,657 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 94/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 562 |
| Low-Income Students | 59 (10.5%) |
| English Learners | 104 (18.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.6 points from last year and fell 3.2 points over the full period. Math fell 3.6 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 74.7% to 87.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
29.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 85.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 74% to 90%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 80.6% to 89.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.9-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
65.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 83.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Carmel Del Mar Elementary compare within the district?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Del Mar Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Carmel Del Mar Elementary rank in California?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary ranks No. 220 of 4,657 in reading and No. 94 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Carmel Del Mar Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.8% meet the reading standard and 52.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Carmel Del Mar Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Carmel Del Mar Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel Del Mar ElementaryThis school | 84.8% | 80.5% |
| Ashley Falls Elementary | 75.8% | 75.7% |
| Ocean Air | 89.8% | 84.9% |
